In a shocking move, Red Bull announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take over Liam Lawson's seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting at the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson, who struggled to adapt to the challenging RB21 car, will be demoted to Red Bull's sister team, Racing Bulls. Tsunoda, with the support of engine partner Honda, will make his debut for Red Bull on home soil, hoping to achieve better results than Lawson. F1 legend Damon Hill and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have already shared their thoughts on this drastic driver change.
In an interview, Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav revealed that he learned a lot from Windies' Sunil Narine during their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. From the importance of bowling length deliveries to maintaining a good economy rate, Narine had a significant impact on Yadav's abilities as a bowler. Now, as he partners with Axar Patel for Delhi's maiden IPL title, their strong understanding and communication on the field is proving to be a game-changer.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
Aniket Verma shone for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 match on Sunday, March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After the Orange Army lost early wickets, the 23-year-old right-handed batter stepped up and scored his maiden T20 fifty off just 34 balls. His knock of 74 runs off 41 balls, which included five fours and six sixes, helped SRH reach a respectable total. Fans were in awe of Aniket's performance and praised him for his talent and temperament.
After a thrilling final-ball win in their previous match, Delhi Capitals are ready to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of IPL 2025. Fans can expect a tense competition as both teams are looking for a crucial win. With the return of KL Rahul, who missed the last match due to the birth of his child, Delhi Capitals will have a strong batting order while SRH will rely on former DC player Abhishek Sharma to deliver. Despite SRH's recent loss, they will be determined to redeem themselves and give a tough fight to Delhi.
In his recent Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Haryana for securing the top spot in the 2025 Khelo India Para Games with 34 gold medals. The event also saw the breaking of 18 national records, with stellar performances by athletes like Jaspreet Kaur and Manish Kumar in Para Powerlifting. PM Modi highlighted a letter from gold medalist Joby Mathew, emphasizing the daily struggles faced by para athletes and encouraging nationwide fitness initiatives such as the Fit India Carnival.
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel expressed his observation that the fear factor in batters has decreased, resulting in a higher Power Play score benchmark in the Indian Premier League. In his playing days, 45 runs were considered a good Power Play score, but now it has reached 70 due to the decreasing fear in batsmen. Patel also mentioned the role of specialized side-arm throw training in helping batters adjust to the pace and hit boundaries with less fear. He added this has also translated to more aggressive play in the Indian domestic cricket scene.
Gujarat Titans finally got their first win of the season against five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians, thanks to impressive bowling performances from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Siraj took out both of Mumbai's opening batsmen while Krishna's two wickets in the middle-order helped restrict the opposition to 160-6, far short of Gujarat's total of 196-8. Krishna, who was named player of the match, credited the team's strategy of using cutters on the wicket for their success. Despite valiant efforts from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Hardik Pandya, Mumbai could not mount a successful chase, leading to their second straight loss in the tournament.
In a thrilling La Liga clash with relegated Leganes, Real Madrid overcame an early deficit to secure a 3-2 win with star player Kylian Mbappe scoring a brace. The victory puts Madrid level with rival Barcelona as they maintain their title challenge in the league. With an impressive performance, Mbappe continues to prove his worth and solidify his place as a key player for Madrid.
In a dominant performance, Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory against Leganes in a La Liga match at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Goals from star striker Kylian Mbappe and midfielder Paul Pogba sealed the win for Real Madrid, maintaining their top position in the league standings. With this victory, Real Madrid's title hopes are still alive as they continue their impressive form this season.
In the ninth match of the Indian Premier League 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) showed a dominant performance against the Mumbai Indians (MI). After being sent to bat first, GT's openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan put together an impressive 78-run partnership before Gill was dismissed by MI's Hardik Pandya. Sudharsan top-scored with 63 runs, leading the team to a solid total of 196/8. In their chase, MI lost their captain Rohit Sharma early and will need their top-order batsmen to anchor the innings.